Glasses of the 70s: Glasses worn by Elvis and John Lennon

70s sunglasses were much more than huge XXL glasses with colored lenses and functional glasses for opticians. In the 1970s, glasses become fashion and designer glasses.
39 glasses
39 glasses

Type

Sunglasses
Glasses

Gender

Men
Women

Decades

70s
80s
90s
The 2000s

Brands

Alpina
Boeing
Bugatti
Carrera
Cartier
Casanova
Cazal
Dior
Dita
Dunhill
Ferrari
Giorgio Armani
Jacques Marie Mage
Jean Paul Gaultier
John Lennon Collection
Lindberg
Lunor
Metzler
Mikli
Neostyle
Persol Ratti
Porsche
Ray Ban
Theo
Zeiss
Insider Brands

Styles

Aviator
Oversized
Shades
Classic
Round
Square
Sporty
HipHop
Crazy

Colors

Black
Brown
Tortoiseshell
Leather
Gold
Silver
Rhinestone
White
Transparent
Gray
Red
Green
Yellow
Blue
Purple
Pink
Turquoise
Colored
Patterned
39 glasses
Anglo American Optical LIPS Art Frame Rare Museum Piece Details

Anglo American Optical LIPS

599.00 EUR
Description
  • Anglo American Optical, mod. LIPS, Frame England
  • precious rarity from the 1960's in excellent condition
  • a piece of fashion history by designer Pierre Marly
  • specifically made for the 'Haute Couture' Shows; Paris
  • one of a kind, collector's item (belongs in a museum)
  • unworn and with a true vintage case from the 1960's
Bugatti 55003 Genuine Buffalo Horn Frame Details

70's 80's Genuine Horn
Bugatti 55003

599.00 EUR
Description
  • precious 80's Bugatti vintage sunglasses; size 54-16
  • rare designer piece (made of GENUINE buffalo HORN)
  • true rarity (pure natural material - handmade), vertu!
  • every model (made of horn) looks individual / unique
  • unworn (like all our BUGATTI gentlemen's sunglasses)
  • NO retro, but a collector's item from the early 1980's!
  • one of a kind: almost impossible to find, in these days
Bugatti 55020 Genuine Buffalo Horn Frame Details

Horn Sunglasses Vintage
Bugatti 55020

599.00 EUR
Description
  • precious 80's Bugatti vintage sunglasses; size 54-18
  • rare designer piece (made of GENUINE buffalo HORN)
  • true rarity (pure natural material - handmade), vertu!
  • every model (made of horn) looks individual / unique
  • unworn (like all our BUGATTI gentlemen's sunglasses)
  • NO retro, but a collector's item from the early 1980's!
  • one of a kind: almost impossible to find, in these days
Bugatti 64747 Ultra Rare 70's Bugatti Classic Details

70's Sunglasses For Men
Bugatti 64747

1,199.00 EUR
Description
  • precious Bugatti vintage luxury sunglasses for men
  • noble tortoise-optic (true rarity from the late 70's)
  • LARGE frame (56 size) with central red Bugatti logo
  • much sought-after collector's item (museum piece)
  • new old stock (like all our old Bugatti ORIGINALS)
  • NO RETRO SHADES; an authentic 40 years old vertu
Bugatti 64852 Genuine Buffalo Horn Glasses Details

Real Horn Sunglasses 70's
Bugatti 64852

499.00 EUR
Description
  • precious 80's Bugatti vintage sunglasses; size 54-16
  • rare designer piece (made of GENUINE buffalo HORN)
  • true rarity (pure natural material - handmade), vertu!
  • every model (made of horn) looks individual / unique
  • unworn (like all our BUGATTI gentlemen's sunglasses)
  • NO retro, but a collector's item from the early 1980's!
  • one of a kind: almost impossible to find, in these days
Bugatti 64901 Ultra Rare 70's Bugatti Classic Details

Collector's Shades 70's
Bugatti 64901

1,299.00 EUR
Description
  • precious Bugatti vintage luxury sunglasses for men
  • noble, gold-shining frame front with yellow lenses
  • LARGE frame (58 size) with central red Bugatti logo
  • much sought-after collector's item (museum piece)
  • new old stock (like all our old Bugatti ORIGINALS)
  • a 40 years old vertu with orig. Bugatti leather case
Bugatti 64902 Rare 1970's Luxury Shades Details

Vintage Men's Sunglasses
Bugatti 64902

1,299.00 EUR
Description
  • precious Bugatti vintage luxury sunglasses for men
  • costly, rhodium-plated frame with burgundy front!
  • LARGE frame (58 size) with central red Bugatti logo
  • much sought-after collector's item (museum piece)
  • new old stock (like all our old Bugatti ORIGINALS)
  • a 40 years old vertu with orig. Bugatti leather case
Bugatti 65218 Rare Old 70's Bugatti Glasses Details

70's Luxury Sunglasses
Bugatti 65218

999.00 EUR
Description
  • precious Bugatti vintage luxury sunglasses for men
  • noble tortoise-optic (true rarity from the late 70's)
  • medium frame (55 size) with central red Bugatti logo
  • much sought-after collector's item (museum piece)
  • new old stock (like all our old Bugatti ORIGINALS)
  • NO RETRO SHADES; an authentic 40 years old vertu
Bugatti 65218 Rare 70's Bugatti Sunglasses Details

True Vintage 70's Luxury
Bugatti 65218

999.00 EUR
Description
  • precious Bugatti vintage luxury sunglasses for men
  • noble tortoise-optic (true rarity from the late 70's)
  • LARGE frame (58 size) with central red Bugatti logo
  • much sought-after collector's item (museum piece)
  • new old stock (like all our old Bugatti ORIGINALS)
  • NO RETRO SHADES; an authentic 40 years old vertu
Bugatti 7343 Genuine Buffalo Horn Frame Details

70's Sunglasses Real Horn
Bugatti 7343

599.00 EUR
Description
  • precious 80's Bugatti vintage sunglasses; size 54-16
  • rare designer piece (made of GENUINE buffalo HORN)
  • true rarity (pure natural material - handmade), vertu!
  • every model (made of horn) looks individual / unique
  • unworn (like all our BUGATTI gentlemen's sunglasses)
  • NO retro, but a collector's item from the early 1980's!
  • one of a kind: almost impossible to find, in these days
Carrera 5518 70's Old School Aviator Shades Details

Carrera 5518

349.00 EUR
Description
  • truly 'OLD SCHOOL' Carrera sunglasses from the 70's
  • extraordinary 'AVIATOR design' (something different)
  • greenish-grayish: characteristic of the 1970's fashion
  • unworn (like all our old vintage Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO SHADES; but a rare 40 years old ORIGINAL
Christian Dior 2056 Ladies Sunglasses 1970's 80's Details

Christian Dior 2056

349.00 EUR
Description
  • glamorous ladies sunglasses by CHRISTIAN DIOR
  • the most beautiful model of the C. Dior Collection!
  • famous 'butterfly-design' with huge gradient lenses
  • unique lenses with facet cut in brown-pink; 100% UV
  • unworn single item incl. original hard case by DIOR
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but a 30 years old unique rarity!
Lesca Classic 4mm 50 Years Old Sunglasses Details

Lesca Classic 4mm

349.00 EUR
Description
  • old LESCA sunglasses, Classic style, from the 1960's
  • very massive frame (4mm thick profil); built to last!
  • made in France; WITHOUT any MARKS or inscriptions
  • it's a model for real VINTAGE experts / connoisseurs
  • an UNWORN 50 years old original, NO RETRO FRAME
  • NOT the current Lesca collection; it's really OLD!!!
Lesca Panto 6mm 60's Frame Panto Sunglasses Details

Lesca Panto 6mm

499.00 EUR
Description
  • old LESCA sunglasses, PANTO style, from the 1960's
  • very massive frame (6mm thick profil); built to last!
  • made in France; WITHOUT any MARKS or inscriptions
  • it's a model for real VINTAGE experts / connoisseurs
  • an UNWORN 60 years old original, NO RETRO FRAME
  • NOT the CURRENT Lesca collection; it's really OLD!!
Lesca Panto 6mm Antique 1960's Sunglasses Details

Lesca Panto 6mm

499.00 EUR
Description
  • old LESCA sunglasses, PANTO style, from the 1960's
  • very massive frame (6mm thick profil); built to last!
  • made in France; WITHOUT any MARKS or inscriptions
  • it's a model for real VINTAGE experts / connoisseurs
  • an UNWORN 60 years old original, NO RETRO FRAME
  • NOT the CURRENT Lesca collection; it's really OLD!!
Lesca Panto 6mm Really Old 1960's Sunglasses Details

Lesca Panto 6mm

499.00 EUR
Description
  • old LESCA sunglasses, PANTO style, from the 1960's
  • very massive frame (6mm thick profil); built to last!
  • made in France; WITHOUT any MARKS or inscriptions
  • it's a model for real VINTAGE experts / connoisseurs
  • an UNWORN 60 years old original, NO RETRO FRAME
  • the frame can be glazed with prescription lenses, too
Metzler 0767 Old 70's Combi Sunlasses Men Details

Metzler 0767

249.00 EUR
Description
  • old Metzler sunglasses in unbelievable top-quality
  • a true vintage 1970's original - monolithic design!
  • called as 'combi frame' (plastic/metal) back then
  • 2nd hand model but in mint condition (new lenses)
  • no retro, but a 50! years old original; medium size
  • frame is also made for optical lenses/prescriptions
Metzler 2063 Old School 70's Eyewear Details

XL 70's Old School Frame
Metzler 2063

249.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage 'quality eyeglasses' by Metzler from the 1970's
  • back then, built to last (monolithic frame) - Must feel!
  • XL frame (145mm width) with new clear DEMO lenses
  • new old stock (like all our Metzler old school frames)
  • NO RETRO EYEWEAR, but are 45 years old ORIGINAL
  • the quality frame can be glazed with lenses of any kind
Metzler 4320 Xlarge 70's Men's Eyeglasses Details

Metzler 4320

249.00 EUR
Description
  • old original Metzler eyeglass-frame from the 70's/80's
  • a true classic at that time - reclaimed nerd style today
  • massive frame in X-Large size 56-22, top craftsmanship
  • clear-brownish coloring (characteristically for the 70's)
  • never worn (like all our vintage METZLER men's specs)
  • the frame is made for lenses of any kind (optical / sun)
Metzler 495 Gold Filled 70's Frame Men Details

Metzler 495

349.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Metzler eyeglasses from the 70's - GOLD FILLED!
  • gold doublé frame in 1/10 10k proportion; precious rarity
  • incredible top-quality (almost impossible to find; today)
  • forerunner of the legendary 'HIP-HOP Cazal 616' design
  • professional refurbished 2nd hand model (ready to wear)
  • a small finish abrasion (on temples) shows the gold core
  • NO RETRO GLASSES; but a rare 40! years old ORIGINAL!
Metzler 7750 Old School Sunglasses 80's Men Details

Metzler 7750

249.00 EUR
Description
  • monolithic Metzler vintage sunglasses from the 1970's
  • incredible premium craftsmanship (You must feel this!)
  • all time classic .. called as 'OLD SCHOOL' in these days
  • 2nd hand model in great vintage condition - true rarity
  • professional refurbished with new sun lenses; 100% UV
  • NO RETRO SUNGLASSSES, but an old Metzler ORIGINAL
Metzler GF 12k Gold Filled 60's Frame Details

Metzler GF

499.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Metzler eyeglasses from the 60's - GOLD FILLED!
  • fine gold doublé in 1/10 12k proportion; precious rarity
  • 1/10 of the metal with 12ct gold (incredible top-quality)
  • 2. hand but in absolutely mint condition (ready to wear)
  • this quality frame can be glazed with lenses of any kind
  • NO retro; 60! years old original; almost impossible to find
Metzler JK 12ct Gold Filled 60's Frame Details

Metzler JK

499.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Metzler eyeglasses from the 60's - GOLD FILLED!
  • fine gold doublé in 1/10 12k proportion; precious rarity
  • 1/10 of the metal with 12ct gold (incredible top-quality)
  • 2nd hand model in an excellent condition (ready to wear)
  • professional refurbished with new transparent demo lenses
  • this quality frame (in size 52/18) can be glazed optionally
  • NO retro; a 60! years old original; almost impossible to find
Metzler Marwitz 5006 60's Combi Frame Gold-Plated Details

Metzler Marwitz 5006

349.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Marwitz glasses from the 1960s; gold-plated
  • classic men's "combi glasses" (metal with upper rim)
  • amazing quality; made for eternity, in MEDIUM size
  • true rarity, no longer available nowadays; single item
  • 2nd hand vintage model in excellent condition; mint!
  • NO RETRO eyeglasses; but a 60! years old ORIGINAL

Antique Glasses For Men
Metzler Marwitz Matura

349.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Marwitz glasses from the 1960s; gold-plated
  • classic men's glasses from the Marwitz Optima series
  • amazing quality; made for eternity, in S-M size 48/20
  • true rarity, no longer available nowadays; single item
  • 2nd hand vintage model in excellent condition; mint!
  • NO RETRO eyeglasses; but a 50! years old ORIGINAL
Neostyle Stereo 5 1970's Sunglasses Old School Details

Neostyle Stereo 5

399.00 EUR
Description
  • rare, old school 1970's sunglasses by Neostyle
  • a great one of a kind (rather made for ladies)
  • bluish-translucid patterned with silver temples
  • unworn (like all our vintage NEOSTYLE shades)
  • a 50 years old original with 100% UV protection
  • the frame could be glazed with optical lenses, too
Optura STRONG Gold Filled 70's Sunglasses Details

Optura STRONG

399.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Optura sunglasses from the 70's - Gold Filled
  • gold doublé in 1/25 10ct proportion; precious rarity!
  • incredible top-craftsmanship; monolithic; built to last
  • 'timeless classic' at that time, 'old school frame' today
  • the glasses still look like new after more than 45 years
  • no retro specs; but an authentic West Germany original
Optyl Catalog Saphira Eyewear Info For Professionals Details

Eyewear Catalog of the 80's
Optyl Catalog Saphira

269.00 EUR
Description
  • original 1980's OPTYL eyewear catalog: SAPHIRA
  • Optyl was the largest producer of eyewear, worldwide
  • Optyl produced the following brands: Dior, Carrera,
  • Porsche, Dunhill, P. Picasso, Viennalina, Saphira,
  • Terri Brogan, Playboy, BOSS, Esprit, Chr. Lacroix
  • this old catalog contains the SAPHIRA collection
  • interesting details for all vintage collectors and
  • a source of inspiration for all eyewear designers
  • very good used condition (approx. 1,0kg weight)
Optyl Catalog Terri Brogan Eyewear Details 1980's Details

Old 80's Eyewear Catalog
Optyl Catalog Terri Brogan

269.00 EUR
Description
  • original 1980's OPTYL eyewear catalog: Terri Brogan
  • Optyl was the largest producer of eyewear, worldwide
  • Optyl produced the following brands: Dior, Carrera,
  • Porsche, Dunhill, P. Picasso, Viennalina, Saphira,
  • Terri Brogan, Playboy, BOSS, Esprit, Chr. Lacroix
  • this catalog contains the Terri Brogan collection
  • interesting details for all vintage collectors and
  • a source of inspiration for all eyewear designers
  • very good used condition (approx. 2,2kg weight)
Optyl Catalog Viennaline Old 80's Original Catalogue Details

Eyewear Info of the 80's
Optyl Catalog Viennaline

269.00 EUR
Description
  • original 1980's OPTYL eyewear catalog: Viennaline
  • Optyl was the largest producer of eyewear, worldwide
  • Optyl produced the following brands: Dior, Carrera,
  • Porsche, Dunhill, P. Picasso, Viennalina, Saphira,
  • Terri Brogan, Playboy, BOSS, Esprit, Chr. Lacroix
  • this catalog contains the VIENNALINE collection
  • interesting details for all vintage collectors and
  • a source of inspiration for all eyewear designers
  • very good used condition (approx. 1,7kg weight)
Persol Ratti 807 Folding Vintage Folding Eyeglasses Details

Persol Ratti 807 Folding

399.00 EUR
Description
  • Persol 806 RATTI = legendary 70's folding eyeglasses
  • Steve McQueen made the Persol folding models famous
  • foldable frame from the legendary RATTI manufactory
  • delivery with a vintage folding case by Porsche Design
  • unworn, NOS (like all our vintage Persol Ratti eyewear)
  • NO RETRO GLASSES, but a min. 40 years old ORIGINAL
Prototype Design Study 70's Eyewear Design Study Details

Prototype Design Study

799.00 EUR
Description
  • eyewear PROTOTYPE from the 1970's, one of a kind!
  • unfinished = the frame CAN'T BE GLAZED with lenses
  • thus, can be used as unique fashion accessory only!
  • old designer piece, which never went into production
  • actually NOT FOR SALE, since only a design study
  • nevertheless a real highlight for all lovers of design
Ray Ban Balorama Clint Eastwood Shades Details

Men's Sunglasses USA
Ray Ban Balorama

399.00 EUR
Description
  • very rare vintage Ray Ban USA B&L sunglasses
  • original from the 1970's - NO RETRO SHADES!
  • worn by Clint Eastwood in 'Dirty Harry' (1971)
  • with orig. Bausch & Lomb G-15 quality lenses
  • never worn (like all our vintage USA RAY BANS)
  • NO retro Italy Ray-Ban but the old USA Original
Robert La Roche M2 Mask Shades Ladies 1970's Details

Robert La Roche M2

399.00 EUR
Description
  • spectacular RLR sunglasses design of the 1970's
  • interesting frame construction: "mask sunglasses"
  • even the back is designed really exciting! unique
  • just a magical masterpiece by Robert La Roche ;)
  • an old, unused single item - NO retro sunglasses
  • sun lenses could be replaced with prescriptions
Rodenstock Carlton 12k Gold Filled 60's Frame Details

60's Sunglasses Gold Filled
Rodenstock Carlton

599.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Rodenstock sunglasses of the 60's: GOLD FILLED!
  • fine gold doublé in 1/20 12k proportion; precious rarity
  • 1/20 of the metal with 12ct gold (incredible top-quality)
  • 2nd hand model in an excellent condition (ready to wear)
  • professional refurbished with new sun lenses (100% UV)
  • quality frame (medium size 50/22) can be glazed optionally
  • no retro; a 60 years old original; almost impossible to find
Rodenstock Constantin White Gold Filled 60's Frame Details

Rodenstock Constantin

599.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Rodenstock eyeglasses of the 60's: GOLD FILLED!
  • white gold doublé in 1/20 12k proportion; precious rarity
  • 1/20 of the metal with 12ct gold (incredible top-quality)
  • 2nd hand model in an excellent condition (ready to wear)
  • professional refurbished with new transparent demo lenses
  • quality frame (in Large size 56/16) can be glazed optionally
  • no retro; a 60 years old original; almost impossible to find
Rodenstock Richard 12k Gold Filled 60's Glasses Details

Rodenstock Richard

599.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Rodenstock eyeglasses of the 60's: GOLD FILLED!
  • fine gold doublé in 1/20 12k proportion; precious rarity
  • 1/20 of the metal with 12ct gold (incredible top-quality)
  • 2nd hand model in an excellent condition (ready to wear)
  • professional refurbished with new transparent demo lenses
  • quality frame (in M-L size 54/18) can be glazed optionally
  • no retro; a 60 years old original; almost impossible to find
Rodenstock Richard Gold Filled 60's Combi Glasses Details

Rodenstock Richard

599.00 EUR
Description
  • antique Rodenstock eyeglasses of the 60's: GOLD FILLED!
  • white gold doublé in 1/20 12k proportion; precious rarity
  • 1/20 of the metal with 12ct gold (incredible top-quality)
  • 2nd hand model in an excellent condition (ready to wear)
  • professional refurbished with new transparent demo lenses
  • quality frame (in M-L size 54/18) can be glazed optionally
  • no retro; a 60 years old original; almost impossible to find
Selecta - Dalai Lama Pure Gold Filled Frame 70's Details

The Dalai Lama Glasses
Selecta - Dalai Lama

349.00 EUR
Description
  • antique 'combi glasses' from the early 1970's - Original!
  • the DALAI LAMA wears this model (Dalai Lama glasses)
  • vintage gold-filled frame in 1/25 12kt. (carat) proportion
  • 1/25 of the metal is 12ct gold = high end quality glasses!
  • unworn rarity in large size 52-22 (true collector's item)
  • NO RETRO EYEWEAR, but a genuine old 1970's Original
  • the frame is made for optical lenses or tinted sun lenses
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